Incident Update Post Fire
- Date:
- 06/21/2024
- Time:
- 7:44 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Post Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-06-15
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Gorman Road, Gorman CA
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Los Angeles, Ventura
- Administration Unit
- Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 15,690
- Containment
- 61%
- Structures Threatened
- 60
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- 1
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters continue to make progress with suppression efforts and containment lines around the perimeter of the Post fire outside of Gorman. Due to improving conditions, officials have lifted or reduced some evacuation orders in the area. Pyramid Lake remains closed to the public.
Although stronger winds and dry conditions occurred last night, minimal fire activity was observed. Patrolling crews were able to continue to suppress hot spots and minimize smoke, especially along roads and Interstate 5.
Higher temperatures are expected today with increased winds in the afternoon and evening. Firefighters will continue to focus on protecting infrastructure and recreation areas. While several pockets of unburned fuel remain within interior portions of the burned area, the priority remains constructing and reinforcing containment lines around the fire.
Fire crews will continue to work on suppression repair efforts, addressing dozer lines and constructing water bars throughout the impacted area.
The hottest temperatures are expected on Saturday and Sunday, with daytime temperatures nearing 100 degrees, humidity levels in the teens and single digits, and winds up to 35 MPH. With higher temperatures this weekend, more smoke may be visible. Sunday continues to have a slight possibility of thunderstorms over the burn area.
Stay informed:
For the latest fire information for Los Angeles County, visit www.lacounty.gov/emergency
For the most up-to-date information on evacuation zones and orders, please visit the Genasys Protect website at https://protect.genasys.com
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
South of Gorman Post Road, west of Interstate 5, east of the Los Angeles County line, and north of Pyramid Lake. (Zone GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY)
Evacuation Warnings
Areas south of Pyramid Lake, west of Interstate 5, east of Los Angeles County line, and just north of Templin Highway. (Zone CAS-GOLDENSTATE-A)
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 108
- Water Tenders
- 23
- Helicopters
- 8
- Dozers
- 9
- Hand Crews
- 41
- Total Personnel
- 1542
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Command with: LA County Fire US Forest Service |